What happens when a sports journalist, a community radio kid, and a whole lot of heart walk into a podcast? This.

In this episode of Sol Meets Heart, Hugo sits down with Sacramento-area sports journalist Jeremiah Salmonson — beat writer for the Kings and A's, co-host of the Section 105 podcast, and one of the most authentically hardworking people in the game.

Jeremiah opens up about what it really takes to build a career in sports media from the ground up — from hosting a community radio show at 14 with zero pay, to covering NBA press scrums and accidentally cutting off DeMar DeRozan twice in two days. 😬

We also get into:
-Why baseball is the most romantic sport (and how to fall in love with it)
-The Oakland A's leaving and what it means to lose your team
-The unglamorous side of sports journalism — bad questions, missed access, and bouncing back
-The viral foul ball moment that made the local news (by name 👀)
-Doing work you love vs. work you have to do — and finding the balance
-The NBA's "Star Whistle" — a conspiracy theory Jeremiah kind of believes
-Beat the Streak: the MLB app game with a $5.7M jackpot no one's ever won

Plus — the Sol Cards question that had Jeremiah sweating: What's a conspiracy theory about your industry that you believe… answered through the lens of resilience?

This one is full of laughs, real talk, and a genuine friendship that jumps right off the screen. Don't sleep on it.

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Find Jeremiah: X/Twitter: @JeremiahSalmons
Podcast: Section 105 on YouTube
Writing: sportsradioservice.com

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What does it actually take to rebuild when your body, your dreams, and your sense of self, if they all fall apart at the same time? In this episode, Hugs sits down with Sebastian — music producer, DJ, and all-around force of nature — for a raw and real conversation about survival, purpose, and the music that saved his life.

Sebastian opens up about the health crisis that left 85% of his body unable to function, how Western medicine gave him answers that didn't add up, and the energy healer who finally gave him answers. But this isn't just a recovery story — it's a story about what happens when you stop waiting to be found and start doing the work. 

From growing up undocumented in the US to finding freedom on a dance floor, from spiritual breakthroughs to building mental models that keep him from breaking down — Sebastian doesn't hold back. And neither does this conversation.

If you've ever felt trapped, doubted your gifts, or told yourself you don't want something just so you don't have to chase it — this one's for you.

You were not built to fit in. You were built to stand out.

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Today Hugs talks to Jacquelinne about her role as a Career Coach, discussing everything from interview coaching to helping set up your resume. You can find her by looking up MyResumeSquad anywhere on socials, or even just typing that on Google.

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Interviewing multi-talented comedian Morgan Jay about what it he does to make this a career for himself.

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I interview The Donkey Island Penitentiary about what it's like being a band nowadays. I hope you enjoy getting to know the boys as much as I did.

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Today we talk to Jackie about the world of dance, and how dance classes were affected during quarantine, and how it connected like-minded people.

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We now speak to Adan about he found himself through spirituality and how it helped him become a better musician. Let's learn about Hinduism and how a theology so old is still making impact in our every day lives.

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Hugs interviews Mark Pelli about what it's like to be a working musician. Mark Pelli is an independent artist performing music all over the world, and talk about how he had to adapt for Covid.

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Today on Career Day, I interview a child therapist and talk about how quarantine has affected children. Some tips on how we can help and how the quarantine has affected us personally.

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